Land Rover LR3 Recall 07E047000

(RepairPal Expert Overview)

Our Quick Take:

Certain aftermarket hitch style bike racks may contain a manufacturing error. It may lead to the severe laceration or amputation of the users finger tips or hand

What Should You Do?

Thule will notify customers of affected units beginning June 20,2007. If you have not been contacted, feel you may have one of these hitch bicycle racks, and feel it should fall under this recall. You should contact Thule at 1-800-848-5391

Summary:

Certain aftermarket Thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack. When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe laceration or amputation to the users finger tips or hand. Thule will provide a repair kit and instructions free of charge